Travel Nooks

One thing people always remember if they hear the word “shark” is that sharks are vicious man eaters, fearsome, have sharp teeth, and are killers. But what we don’t know about sharks is they don’t attack solely because of hunger. They can in fact live for many months without eating. Divers or surfboarders are primarily [...]

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Both the bride and groom worry endlessly before the wedding, so why not relax and head some place or do something to calm the senses?
In the past, wedding stress for most would-be married grooms simply meant the psychological discomfort associated with the thought of a lifelong commitment.  All that was to do after proposing was [...]

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So, it’s your first time to travel with your family. (Oh, I’ve had those days. And those earlier circumstances never fail to amuse me). You anticipated a glorious, long ride down the roads to nowhere with three- to five-year-old active toddlers in haul, and a loving partner that you wouldn’t want to be [...]

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It’s true. And I can attest to this. You can’t enjoy traveling without having a bite to eat. You won’t be able to bottle up the experience of painting the town red with an exhilarating feeling of pride as you walk with your backpack - heavily dangling on your back - while your empty stomach [...]

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The language barrier. It’s a pretty tough nut to crack. My interactions with people of different nationalities and cultures have taught me that, while there are a lot of things that misunderstood words can’t convey, having a decent conversation (I understand what the other person says; the other person understands me) isn’t impossible. [...]

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Sumo wrestling – Japan, this is a contact sport where one competitor tries to force out his competitor out of a circular ring. This is Japan’s official national sport, and often simply made out to be “just two men in diapers trying to push each other,” when in reality, this is a serious sport where [...]

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